The CountryAnalyst: 'Sell infant formula stocks now'The milk powder train looks set to roll on, but analysts have warned of tough times ahead for Bellamy's and A2.31 Oct 09:13 PM
The CountryMost farmers doing better with animalsDairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle says cruel and illegal practices are not in any way condoned or accepted by the industry as part 30 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryFarmers praised for ability to cut costsNot surprisingly, the 2015-16 dairy season has been officially declared the most challenging year yet for dairy farmers.30 Oct 08:17 PM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra assesses big drop in milk productionFonterra Cooperative Group is assessing the impact of a big drop in milk production this month on its contract book and future production plans.27 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryFonterra's Stu Gray retiring after 31-years in dairyWhat does 31-years in the dairy industry sound like? Fonterra's Stu Gray catches up with Dom George to recap his interesting and fascinating career.27 Oct 09:51 PM
The CountryPollution costs farmers' $225,000Northland's chief environmental watchdog has warned dairy farmers to sort out effluent discharge flows or face hefty fines after a 27 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryTourism overtakes dairy as top earnerTourism earnings have soared to edge out dairy as New Zealand's top export earner for the first time since 2010.26 Oct 12:59 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFraud exposes Fonterra's supply chainCOMMENT: My lunch guest was the alleged fraudster at the heart of the expired milk products scam, Fran O'Sullivan writes.25 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryMuch to gain from Ballance awardsOkaihau dairy farmers Craig and Suzanne Johnsen met some awesome people during their involvement with the Ballance Farm Environment 24 Oct 09:30 PM
The CountryPR opportunity for Fonterra after repackaging incidentAn internal review's underway at Fonterra, following the arrest of 19 people over the on-selling of expired milk powder in China.24 Oct 09:29 PM
The CountryDairy pain needs dollar solutionA "Pollyanna-like" view of dairying cannot hide the misery three years of low payouts and a high dollar are causing rural New Zealand 24 Oct 08:30 PM
The CountryFonterra condemns China milk powder scamNineteen people have been arrested in China for allegedly repackaging expired Fonterra milk powder with a view to sell it.24 Oct 06:19 PM
The Country'Choppy' milk prices expectedDairy prices are expected to be ''choppy'' over coming GlobalDairyTrade auctions as markets wait for confirmation of weak New Zealand 24 Oct 05:30 AM
The CountrySand and milk: Dairy farming in the desertKiwi Clayton Buckley talks about dairy farming in some of the harshest conditions, working in the Saudi Arabian desert for the past 12 years.24 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryDairy awards open doors for winnersEntries for the 2017 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards open on October 20 and the standard is expected to be high. The 2016 Dairy 24 Oct 12:30 AM
The CountryChocolate butter: Does it pass the test?For the first time since the chocolate milk frenzy of 2014, Lewis Road Creamery and Whittaker's have embarked on a new collaboration.22 Oct 11:45 PM
The CountryWilma's Whey: Taking time for a refreshIt's good to see some positive signs on the dairy horizon after a busy and stressful couple of years. This has been compounded by 21 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountrySeeking greener dairy pasturesThe hunt is on for great dairy pastures in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Entries are open for the Pasture Renewal Persistence Competition 20 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryAussie milk co-op cuts forecastsAustralia, like New Zealand, is facing sharply lower milk production because of a wetter-than-normal spring.20 Oct 01:18 AM
The CountryCracks found in Fonterra silosCracks have been found in more silos at Fonterra factories after the collapse of a milk silo at the co-operative's Edendale plant 19 Oct 11:30 PM
The CountryFree lunch on offer in Hawera tomorrowAn event tomorrow in Hawera is all part of the build-up to marking a major milestone for Taranaki's longest-running dairying contest. Next 19 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountryDairy forecasts upgraded on auction liftTwo big banks have upgraded their farmgate milk price forecasts after a modest gain in product prices at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.19 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryAndy Thompson is after Jamie Mackay's jobToday our West Coast cow cocky comments on life after farming, bird's nests and blood pressure.19 Oct 12:59 AM
The CountryListen: GDT review with Fonterra's Miles HurrellFonterra’s COO of Farm Source comments on the GDT result, seasonal production volumes and the Milk for Schools programme paying real dividends.Watch19 Oct 12:32 AM
BDBDThe CountryDairy prices improve slightly, up 1.4pcInternational dairy prices improved slightly at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction, gaining by 1.4 per cent since the last sale early this month.18 Oct 04:17 PM
The CountryA low input system for every seasonTaranaki dairy farmers Rachel and Kenneth Short say despite a potential increase in forecast milk price, they won't be making any 17 Oct 08:10 PM
The CountryKids' milk intake up with free schemeMore kids are consuming at least the recommended minimum amount of dairy following the supply of a daily drink of milk in schools, new research has found.17 Oct 07:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryNZX futures signal whole milk powder prices will riseWhole milk powder, is expected to rise at this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction after two consecutive declines, according to traders.17 Oct 12:16 AM
The CountryBenefits of top sires confirmedThe final report of a five-year study into the use of quality beef genetics in a dairy beef supply chain was released this week, confirming 14 Oct 09:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryCommerce Commission widens Fonterra reviewing processThe antitrust regulator released its draft report on Fonterra's 2016/17 milk price manual, which for the first time includes sales outside GDT...14 Oct 03:41 AM
The CountryMilk prices just 'catching their breath'Dairy prices have registered their first fall in the headline GlobalDairyTrade index since July, following a price surge over the 13 Oct 04:00 AM
The CountryDairy support label criticisedNorthland clean river campaigner Millan Ruka is convinced a new category of "dairy support cattle" is helping dairy farmers dodge 13 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryFonterra strategy gaining tractionFonterra's strategy of shifting more milk, quicker, into the value-added side of the business is gaining momentum after getting off 12 Oct 03:03 AM
The CountryHundreds of litres of milk poured on blazeA dairy farmer's quick thinking helped save a family home from being devastated by fire.11 Oct 09:43 PM
